As scientists, we spend a lot of time coding and writing.
Unfortunately, both activities involve repetitive behaviors and suboptimal routines…
For example, we might…
And this is particularly true when it comes with collaborating with our peers.
Endless multiplication of communication channels (Mattermost 😇)
Data and code on local computers
Suboptimal coding practices (no virtual envs, no version control, absolute paths)
Lack of knowledge regarding others interests, skills and activities
Dependence upon Google Docs is increasingly problematic
Unnecessary differences in software use.
…?
Most Cophy-makers already use Zotero or are willing to change. Users of Latex will be fine anyways.
It seems that Cophy-makers use a huge diversity of IDE, and that we are still a minority to use Git-based version control.
PyCharm-Matlab people: who are you, what are your networks?🕵️
Correlation does not imply causation, but those who are still not using Git may still need to install Visual Studio Code.
R. Ligneul - COPHY - 10.10.23